Carletonite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Carletonite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carletonite and Labradorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Carletonite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Carletonite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.